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Hankook tyres OE on Nissan pickup
Models of the Nissan Frontier – the Navara to you and I – sold in North America and Mexico will be exclusively equipped across the main sizes with Hankook tyres as original equipment. Hankook Tire reports it will ship its highway all-season Dynapro HT in sizes P265/70R16T and P265/60R18T and the all-terrain Dynapro AT-M in size P265/75R16T for fitment on the 2016 Nissan Frontier.
Continue ReadingKenda to display latest European market products at Reifen 2016
Kenda will exhibit new products specially designed for the European market to underpin its commitment to quality, the manufacturer states. Each of its latest products “use European requirements as a benchmark,” it added, “and have a clear focus on safety.” Its most important exhibit will be the latest Kenda ultra-high performance Emera A1summer tyre, which is designed to produce excellent handling on dry and wet roads with outstanding braking performance. The manufacturer will also shine a spotlight on its latest winter tyres; the Komendo Winter for vans and the Wintergen 2 for cars. Each of these new-generation products has been developed with the intention of achieving “a breakthrough into Europe’s quality segment by offering products for the European market,” Kenda stated.
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Bridgestone tyres OE on BMW 7-series and X1
Bridgestone is celebrating original equipment success after announcing contracts to supply tyres to the BMW 7 Series and X1. The top-of-the-range luxury BMW 7 Series saloon, launched in July 2015, is equipped with Bridgestone Potenza S001 UHP sport tyres in six sizes, all with the added safety of RFT (Run Flat Technology). Potenza S001 is Bridgestone’s flagship UHP tyre engineered for high-speed performance.
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Gaither introducing latest truck jack at Reifen 2016
Netherlands-based Gaither Europe will once again be returning to exhibit at the Reifen 2016 Show in Essen, Germany where the firm’s latest tool – the all new GT 4534 heavy duty three-stage hydraulic truck jack –will be making its industry debut at the event.
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Klarius Products publishes New to Range parts list
The latest ‘New to Range’ parts list from Klarius Products has now been released. The catalogue list details the new products that the Staffordshire-based exhaust manufacturer brought to market in the first quarter of 2016, and contains new products for a wide range of vehicles of varying ages, including popular models, sports cars, saloons, commercial vehicles and SUVs.
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American Elite – Dunlop’s new range for touring and cruiser bikes
In response to demand from European riders of American-style touring and cruiser motorcycles for higher levels of cornering grip and handling, without a sacrifice of mileage, Dunlop has developed a new tyre that addresses these specific characteristics. This product, the American Elite, has now been launched in the European market. The American Elite is available at Dunlop Motorcycle dealers across Europe in nine front sizes and 13 rear sizes to suit a wide range of Tourers from manufacturers such as Harley Davidson, Victory and Indian.
Continue ReadingAlliance wins Caterpillar supplier award
The Building Construction Products Division of Caterpillar, Inc., has presented Alliance Tire Group (ATG) with a fourth-quarter 2015 Business Continuity Planning award in recognition of the company’s “perfect performance” in supplying Galaxy Beefy Baby tyres to Cat’s Sanford, North Carolina, plant.
Continue ReadingUK truck tyre market size shift continues
Tyre manufacturers are reporting that UK truck tyre replacement demand is steadily shifting to 315/70 R22.5 fitments over traditional sizes such as 295/80 R22.5. According to Michelin, which published a statement on the trend on 4 May, the trend is being driven by the growth of Euro VI registrations and “operators realising the total cost of ownership benefits offered”.
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Latest Bright tyre changer to debut at Reifen 2016
International garage equipment manufacturer Bright will launch its latest premium tyre changer at Reifen 2016, where the company will make a comprehensive exhibition of its range. This latest product boasts an exclusive addition; the tyre changer comes as standard with the well-established and acclaimed six litre Bead Bazooka system from Gaither Tool.
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Aeolus Tyre to show international customers ‘clear strategic direction’
ChemChina’s Aeolus Tyre will exhibit in Hall 3 at Reifen 2016 (stand A45), with a larger booth than in 2014 displaying its major product ranges. Thomas Wohlgemuth, European sales and marketing manager at Aeolus Western Europe (Consumer Tyres), is looking forward to the exhibition: “What we will show our international customers is a future-proof company with a clear strategic direction. We would also like to further establish ourselves as a strong and reliable commercial partner.”
Continue ReadingDriveRightData to launch new product at Reifen 2016
Global wheel and tyre data specialist DriveRightData is to offer “global representation” and present a new product - TyreFit 5.0 - at Reifen 2016. After acquiring a six-figure venture capital sum from financiers Finance Wales, the company has undertaken a period of rapid expansion, opening sales outlets in the USA, South Korea and Brazil and taken up a new facility at MIRA near Birmingham, UK.
Continue ReadingPrinx Chengshan returns to Essen after 10-year break
For Prinx Chengshan Tire Company, which is exhibiting at Reifen between 24 and 27 May, “Essen is calling”. The firm’s attendance marks its return to the well-known tyre exhibition some 10 years after the company’s last appearance. Lots has changed since then, not least the ownership of the company following the firm’s decision to buy-out joint venture partner Cooper Tire back in December 2014.
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Hämmerling presenting new eco, 5t Athos tyres at Reifen
The Hämmerling Group has several key foci in mind for Reifen 2016: The German firm intends to promote its role as a wholesaler of car, truck, motorcycle and construction machinery tyres, its own tyre brands and its function as tyre service provider. In order to do its broad tyre industry portfolio justice, Hämmerling will be present on two separate show stands in Hall 2 – Stand 2D32, and a separate Athos-themed stand, 2D36.
Continue ReadingQingdao Ditrip promoting winter tyres in Essen
Shandong-based Qingdao Ditrip Tyre Co., Ltd. is promoting its winter tyre products ahead of May’s Reifen show in Essen, Germany. According to the company, all Ditrip’s tyres bear the e-mark, s-mark and EU label and are competitively priced.
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Kraiburg showing retreads ‘comparable with new tyres’ in Essen
This year Kraiburg Austria is adopting the retread into the future theme at Reifen, Essen from 24 to 27 May. In other words, on the company’s show stand, everything will revolve around the performance of its retreads and how they are comparable with new tyres.
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